So it is with the cynical Canadian, comfortably arranged in his recreation room’s easy chair and passing judgment on Canada’s Olympic effort in Sochi, Russia.

With refreshing beverage in hand, he remarks to his wife that Canada should be scoring more gold medals in the competitions, while she dutifully points out that his fitness regimen leaves rather a lot to be desired.

Aren’t we all guilty of similar verbal offences?

Once again, cartoonist and illustrator Patrick Lamontagne conjures a scene that is realistic and remains humorous.